Last chance

[Sören]

Was that so difficult? The kid buckled into the offer he should have presented in the first place. Sören's irritation faded, as did his brittle resistance to Elias's manner. The mild set to his expression returned; the tension across his shoulders smoothing away, as did the itch in his fingers. Negotiations were swift but not overly ruthless; the boy was correct in thinking he had an interest here, and it was not in monetary gain. Though he did find it somewhat distasteful to commence business in the busy museum foyer. The finer details would be arranged later, at a more convenient location, but the principle agreement was shaken upon.